About Accommodations Plus International
API is the global leader in crew accommodation technology & services for the airline industry, with a strong service base in rail, cruise lines and sports teams. For more than 40 years, we have been offering a powerful combination of crew accommodation services delivered through innovative technology, unique software solutions, and a highly experienced team of service professionals, enabling our clients to maximize savings in all areas of travel operations.
Our Company is globally-supported by 794 employees and full-time dedicated consultants working from 59 locations around the world and is privately-held and headquartered in Melville, Long Island, New York.
The Sourcing Analyst is responsible for working with API’s system to maintain, manage, and analyze databases by entering new and updated customer, supplier, and operational information, as well as tracking system updates and their impacts.
Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Prepares all data for computer entry by compiling and sorting information, establishing entry priorities.- Assist in answering DPAX system contact emails and supplier setup/ troubleshooting
- Enters updated information into the systems ensuring standardization for operational use and accurate interpretation of the data.
- Maintains data entry requirements by following data program techniques and procedures.
- Analyzes system data to provide updated information and establish improvement options using analytics tools and updated data analysis methods.
- Verifies entered customer and account data by reviewing, correcting, deleting, or reentering data; combining data from different systems when information is incomplete; purging files to eliminate duplicated or unused of data.
- Maintains operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes and updating systems when required.
- Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
- Develop and generate business intelligence reports and dashboards using tools such as Power BI and Python to support data-driven decision-making.
- Monitor and evaluate system performance metrics to identify trends and potential issues, making recommendations for optimization.
- Create and maintain documentation related to data entry processes, system updates, and reporting procedures to ensure consistency and knowledge transfer.
- Provide training and support to team members on data entry best practices and the use of business intelligence tools.
Required Skills, Education and Experience
The qualifications listed below represent the credentials necessary to perform the essential duties of this position. To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
For the Sourcing Analyst, high school diploma or GED, but need to have the ability to read and type. System-specific training will be done on the job.
Hotel or Airline background will be an asset
Data Analytics background will be an asset
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Organization, Typing, Data Entry Skills, Microsoft Excel Experience and Skills, Attention to Detail, Confidentiality, Thoroughness, Decision Making, Independence, Analyzing Information, Results Driven, Energy Level, Business Intelligence Tools Proficiency, Project Management, Technical Aptitude, Adaptability.
Languages
Advanced English mandatory, Spanish preferred
